Contract Specialist

Location: Columbus, OH (On-site, 5 days/week)

Duration: 1 year with possible extensions

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $28.50/hour

A leading utility provider is seeking a detail-oriented Coordinator to support the final phase of utility infrastructure projects. This role focuses on ensuring all documentation, data, and scheduling elements are properly completed and reconciled as projects wrap up. Ideal candidates will have experience coordinating construction activities and managing project documentation, especially during close-out.

• Support project managers in closing out utility construction projects
• Verify that all required documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted
• Coordinate with field teams and contractors to confirm final work status
• Track outstanding items and follow up to ensure resolution before project closure
• Perform data entry and validation across multiple systems to ensure consistency
• Assist with updating project records, closing project IDs, and archiving files
• Attend close-out meetings and document key action items and decisions
• Monitor schedule execution and confirm that final updates have been made
• Collaborate with contract coordinators to finalize change requests and updates
• Maintain professionalism and clear communication across internal and external teams

• 2+ years of experience in construction coordination or project support
• Familiarity with utility or infrastructure projects preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Basic proficiency in Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs a plus)
• Experience with project tracking or ERP systems is helpful but not required
• Detail-oriented, punctual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment